Gone are the days when you expect the government to do everything for you. It’s not like it has even been any better before.
Sad but true, my fellow youths of today just want everything to be automatic for them. They expect to put in a little effort then see a magic happen overnight.
There is no easy pill anywhere.
Everything that looks great or is great requires hard work , patience and perseverance.
Social impact isn’t left out. In fact, I would say it’s harder because we are talking about causing a change here which is one of the hardest thing to do. How on earth can you change someone or something when yourself are still battling with some habits. So you see that a lot of dedication is needed.
As an aspiring social impact leader, it can become so frustrating after having tried all, it still seems like you are not making progress at all. This as a result makes you doubt yourself talk less of your family members and friends that have told you either directly or indirectly that you cannot last in this path that you have taken, they would have impressed so much how confused you are and don’t know the reality of life.
You can’t blame them because there is no result to show for it.
Results shuts people up.
Too much talking about your dreams or what you want to achieve isn’t enough and anybody’s business.
People want to see the result, only then would they begin to support you.
REASONS WHY YOU FAIL AS AN ASPIRING SOCIAL IMPACT LEADER
💥 You are not stretching professionally: Some of you can pray for Africa, you can even talk for Africa but are you stretching yourself professionally? Identify the areas you know you are lacking in regards to the change you want to make and work towards filling those gaps. You have to stretch yourself so well that when you carry your chair to the table of decisions making, another chair would have to be removed for your sake because they have to listen to you. The truth is, the table of greatness or decision making is full so you have to have every credibility and reason why a space has to be created for you.
Stretch professionally and stop being naive.
The work in front is no child’s play at all.
💥 You are not humble enough to volunteer: How amazing, everyone wants to start their own thing which is not bad in itself but relax. You need to learn the ropes properly. You need to know how things are being done the right way so you know better when doing yours. This reduces your chances of giving up when you start yours independently.
Drop your shoulders and VOLUNTEER wholeheartedly.
Don’t be a pain to any organisation.
They have lives to impact!
💥Develop necessary skills: Learn every valuable skill that you know is needed for you to effectively cause a change in your society. Don’t limit yourself in any way. If you have to pay for courses, pay , you will not die. You would only become more valuable.
💥 Leverage social media: Social media is a tool for you to use as social proof to people who don’t believe in what you are doing. Host conversations around the cause you are advocating for. Create safe spaces if need be. Create valuable and relatable content so people would become so interested in what you do and eventually spread your message farther than you think. This would be a game changer in achieving your goal as well.
Don’t be too shy for the lives you want to see changed.
💥 Attend events related to your niche: Leave your houses. Go for conferences, seminars, workshops. Dress properly when attending. Network with people genuinely. Practice your pitch before going so that they would also want to connect with you.
Don’t take this for granted.
It does a lot more than you think.
💥 Never stop increasing in knowledge:
Study! Study! Study!
The internet has made it so easy for us now. You can get any information you need. Keep increasing in knowledge about your niche . So that you are not stale but relevant.
You can create the world you dream of.
It’s never too late.
I’m rooting for you.
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